The First World War created a new economic and political situation in India. Discuss. OR What was the impact/were the implications of First World War on India?
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Explanation:
• It led to huge increase in defense expenditure due to which the British increased customs duties and introduced income tax.
• Prices increased and doubled during the war years which led to extreme hardship for the common people.
• Forced recruitment of soldiers caused widespread anger in the rural areas.
• Acute shortage of food during the war years due to crop failure added to the miseries of the people.
• Millions perished during this time due to famines and epidemics.
Answer:
The First World War created a new political and economic situation in India. (i) It led to huge increase in defense expenditure, Custom duties were raised,income tax was introduced to finance the war. (ii) Villagers were called upon to supply soldiers, forced recruitment in rural areas caused widespread resentment.